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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,405.21 and 499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,405.21 and 499.47 is: 747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,405.21 = 499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,405.21 = 499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,405.21 × 499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 701,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,860.24/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.58

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